Mbofholowo is a studio album by South African singer-songwriter Makhadzi, released on 22 September 2023 through Makhadzi Entertainment.[1]

Mbofholowo
Studio album by
Released22 September 2023 (2023-09-22)
Length60:38
LabelMakhadzi Entertainment
Makhadzi chronology
African Queen 2.0
(2022)
Mbofholowo
(2023)

Track listing

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Mbofholowo track listing
No.TitleLength
1."Makhadzi (Intro)"4:48
2."Marotho" (featuring Kabza De Small, MaWhoo, Azana and Sino Msolo)7:06
3."Twelve O'clock"4:48
4."Movie" (featuring Ntate Stunna, Fortunator and DJ Gun Do SA)4:50
5."Mushonga" (featuring Dalom Kids, Ntate Stunna, Lwah Ndlunkulu and Master KG)4:40
6."Rea Lwa"4:41
7."Tshakhuma"4:37
8."Malala Phoo" (featuring Fortunator)4:17
9."Wagana Nna" (featuring 2Point1, Gusba Banana and Prince Benza)4:48
10."Siyayenza"4:48
11."Hodalesa"4:19
12."Mapara"4:48
13."Ndowela"4:23
14."Makhwapheni"4:48
15."Johnny"4:48
16."Tshiwana"4:48
17."Ipase Moto (Malawi)"4:48
18."Wedding Day"4:48
19."Matodzi"4:48
20."Shampopo/Mapara"4:48
Total length:60:38

Personnel

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Credits for Mbofholowo are adapted from AllMusic.[2]

  • 2point1 – producer, vocals
  • Alick Macheso – vocals
  • Ati – vocals
  • Azana – vocals
  • Ba Bethe Gashoazen – composer, vocals, producer
  • Dalom Kids – vocals
  • DJ Call Me – vocals
  • DJ Gun Do SA – vocals
  • Fortunator – vocals
  • Gusba Banana – vocals
  • Kabelo Motha – composer, producer
  • Kabza De Small – vocals
  • Kharishma – vocals
  • Lioness Ratang – vocals
  • Lowsheen – vocals
  • Lwah Ndlunkulu – vocals
  • Makhadzi – composer, primary artist, vocals
  • Makhosazana Masango – composer
  • Master Kg – producer, vocals
  • Mawhoo – vocals
  • Mr Brown – vocals
  • Naqua SA – vocals
  • Ndivhudzannyi Ralivhona – composer
  • Nokwazi – vocals
  • Ntate Stunna – vocals
  • Prince Benza – producer, vocals
  • Ramzeey – vocals
  • Sino Msolo – vocals
  • Sinoyolo Msolo – composer
  • Thandeka Ngema – composer

Accolades

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Industry Awards

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Mbofholowo received a nomination for Best Traditional Music Album at the 30th ceremony of South African Music Awards.

Awards and nominations for Mbofholowo
Organization Year Category Result Ref.
South African Music Awards 2024 Best Traditional Music Album Pending [3]

Certification and sales

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Certifications and sales for Mbofholowo
Region Certification Certified units/sales
South Africa (RISA)[4] Platinum 50,000

Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

Release history

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Release dates and formats for Mbofholowo
Region Date Format(s) Label Ref.
Various 22 September 2023 Makhadzi Entertainment [5]

References

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  1. ^ "Makhadzi releases "Mbofholowo", her first album as an independent artist". Kaya959. Retrieved 27 June 2024.
  2. ^ "Mbofholowo – Makhadzi | Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved 27 June 2024.
  3. ^ "Sensational Tyla leads the pack with five SAMA30 nominations". Sunday World. 26 September 2024. Retrieved 26 September 2024.
  4. ^ "South Africa certifications". Recording Industry of South Africa. Retrieved 27 June 2024.
  5. ^ "Mbofholowo by Makhadzi on Apple Music". Apple Music. 22 August 2023. Retrieved 27 June 2024.